Leaveism and illness-related behaviour

Illness behaviour and sexually transmitted diseases.

No matter what talent or scientific skill, no matter what resources are devoted to the development of services for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), they may only operate effectively if those who can benefit present themselves for treatment. Endeavours to improve the quality of service in relation to sexually transmitted diseases, therefore, require that some attention be g...

Illness behaviour, pain and personal injury litigation.

Illness perception and related behaviour in lower respiratory tract infections—a European study

BACKGROUND Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is a common presentation in primary care, but little is known about associated patients' illness perception and related behaviour. OBJECTIVE To describe illness perceptions and related behaviour in patients with LRTI visiting their general practitioner (GP) and identify differences between European regions and types of health care system. ...

Heat-related illness.

Heat-related illness is a set of preventable conditions ranging from mild forms (e.g., heat exhaustion, heat cramps) to potentially fatal heat stroke. Hot and humid conditions challenge cardiovascular compensatory mechanisms. Once core temperature reaches 104°F (40°C), cellular damage occurs, initiating a cascade of events that may lead to organ failure and death. Early recognition of symptoms ...

Altitude-related illness.

There are a number of conditions which can be grouped together as ARI. Many represent potentially fatal pathophysiological states that are rapidly reversible if identified and treated properly. Physiological alterations that result from the hypobaric hypoxia of altitude include cerebral vasodilatation, altered ventilatory patterns, pulmonary vasoconstriction, decreased cardiac output, and alter...